Nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains in Cape Fair Missouri sits a private home on 38 acres (m/l) never before offered on the market. Known as Elder Valley Preserve, this property is ideal for homesteaders, multi-family land buyers looking for scale and long-term land vision, or investors seeking cabin or retreat potential. Only minutes from Table Rock Lake and Cape Fair Marina and surrounded by more than 8,000 acres of Mark Twain National Forest, this is the ultimate privacy you've been looking for with direct access to trails and wildlife, and the freedom to create your own retreat. The land offers a mix of open space and mature timber and is ideal for animals, gardening, or hunting. The property also has established grape vines, elderberries, perennials, figs, and an orchard.Upon entering the home, the flight of stairs takes you to the main floor featuring a large sunroom allowing natural light to flood the space, a living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The downstairs (ground level) you will find flexible space with 2 bedrooms (1 non-conforming) a bathroom and a workshop with attached greenhouse space. There is also a wood stove with blower that heats the entire home. Outside you will find a screened in porch, wrap around deck and a large garage and shop for equipment or projects, and a storm shelter/cellar for peace of mind. Whether you're looking for a hunting property, a sustainable homestead, or a private getaway with unmatched seclusion, this property offers the space and location to make it happen. The home is ready for your customization while getting the benefits from the land's productivity and privacy.